The biggest physical change from the Note 5 is that the Note 7 is IP68 water-resistant, which now lets you scribble notes on the phone’s screen while under water. The Note 7 can be submerged in water up to 5 feet for up to 30 minutes.it at least makes the phone useable when there’s water on the touchscreen. As always, this IP68 rating is more of a safety net than it is anything else, the Galaxy Note 7